UPDATE (8:39 p.m.): Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Cameron Maybin could rejoin the lineup late this week.

Who will benefit from Cameron Maybin’s absence in the outfield?

Cameron Maybin hopes his left groin strain isn’t too serious — we should get an update later today — but his absence will mean more opportunities for outfielders in camp.

One player to watch is Jai Miller, who batted .289 with 16 homers in 102 games for Class AAA New Orleans last year.
Two other outfield prospects making an impact so far this spring include Bryan Petersen and Mike Stanton. Both are in the lineup today in Viera where the Marlins’ split-squad plays the Nationals:

Red Sox in town — Anibal Sanchez faces his old team on Tuesday.
The Red Sox will get another look at one of the players they gave up for Josh Beckett: Anibal Sanchez will start against Boston for the Marlins.

Tim Wakefield starts for the Red Sox.

Sanchez looked good in his first start — he allowed a run on two hits in two innings and struck out three.

Too early to panic about Sean West
Sean West didn’t have a great outing on Sunday in his first spring start — he walked three batters and allowed a run on a hit.

But don’t put too much stock in a first start: It’s the first time pitchers are facing hitters in game action. More significant will be how West responds his next time out. Nothing’s official but he is in line to pitch again on Friday when the Marlins are in Sarasota against the Orioles.

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